Galena Park Independent School District College and Career Readiness

Elizabeth Lalor, Assistant Superintendent Dr. Kareen Brown, Coordinator

2015-2016

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Name of College/University Page Abilene Christian University 3 Amberton University 3 Angelo State University 3 Arlington Baptist College 4 Austin College 4 Austin Graduate School of Theology 4 Baylor University 5 Concordia University – Austin 5 Criswell College 6 Dallas Baptist University 6 Dallas Christian College 6 East Texas Baptist University 7 Hardin- Simmons University 7 Houston Baptist University 8 Howard Payne University 9 Huston-Tillotson University 9 Jarvis Christian College 10 Lamar University 10 LeTourneau University 10 Lubbock Christian University 11 McMurry University 11 Midwestern State University 12 Northwood University 12 Our Lady of the Lake University 12 Paul Quinn College 13 Prairie View A & M University 13 Remington College 14 Rice University 14 Sam Houston State University 15 St. Edward’s University 15 St. Mary’s University of San Antonio 16 Schreiner University 16 Southern Methodist University 17 Southwestern Adventist University 17 Southwestern Assemblies of God University 17 Southwestern University – Georgetown 18 Stephen F. Austin State University – Nacogdoches 18 Sul Ross State University 18 Texas A & M University – College Station 19 Texas A & M University – Commerce 19 Texas A & M University – Corpus Christi 19

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Texas A & M University – Galveston 20 Texas A & M University – Kingsville 20 Texas A & M University – Texarkana 20 Texas Christian University 21 Texas College - Tyler 21 Texas Lutheran University – Sequin 21 Texas Southern University 22 Texas State University 22 Texas Tech University – Lubbock 23 Texas Wesleyan University 23 Texas Woman’s University 23 Trinity University 24 University of Dallas 24 University of Houston – Clear Lake 24 University of Houston - Downtown 24 University of Houston - Main Campus 25 University of Houston - Victoria 25 University of Mary Hardin-Baylor 25 University of North Texas 26 University of Saint Thomas 27 University of Texas - Arlington 27 University of Texas - Austin 27 University of Texas - Brownsville 28 University of Texas - Dallas 28 University of Texas - El Paso 28 University of Texas - Permian Basin 29 University of Texas – Rio Grande Valley 29 University of Texas - San Antonio 30 University of Texas – Tyler 30 University of the Incarnate Word 30 Wayland Baptist University 31 West Texas A & M 31 Wiley College 31

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Texas 4-Year Colleges Abilene Christian University – Abilene http://www.acu.edu Test Accepted: SAT-1110/ ACT-22 (Critical Reading and Math) Freshman Requirements: □ Application Fee ($50 non-refundable; $30 before Nov. 1)

□ Admissions Essay □ Official transcripts

Note: All students must take the Texas Success Initiative Assessment.

Scholarships: COBA scholarships vary in amount and duration. Awards typically range from $1,000-2,000 per year, and may be applied for up to eight long semesters. COBA scholarships are not available for summer sessions. Link to scholarships http://www.acu.edu/admissions/types-of-aid/acu-scholarships.html Amberton University – Garland and Frisco http://www.amberton.edu Test Accepted: No Admissions Exams Freshman Requirements: No Application Fee Note: Admission to Amberton University is a privilege, not a right. Admission is granted only when, in the

judgment of University officials, the applicant can benefit from our educational programs. In order to be admitted to Amberton, the applicant must (1) be a citizen of the United States (or permanent resident) fluent (reading, speaking, and writing with facility and smoothness) in the English language, (2) be twenty-one years of age or older, and (3) have successfully completed academic work from an American, accredited college or university as evidenced by the submission of official transcripts.

Scholarships: The University does not participate in any type of federal financial aid program. Amberton University has agreement(s) with loan providers who offer private loans for educational expenses. http://www.amberton.edu/choosing-amberton/tuition/financial-aid.html Angelo State University – San Angelo http://www.angelo.edu Test Accepted: ACT College Readiness Benchmark scores (English: 18, Math: 22, Reading: 22, and

Science: 23) or earned a SAT composite score of at least 1500 (out of a possible 2400)

High School Class Rank ACT SAT I Top 10% No minimum scores ( but need to have

them on file)

Next 40% 17 820 3rd Quarter

File Review 4th Quarter

Freshman Requirements: □ Application for Admission ($35.00 non-refundable fee) □ Official transcripts

Scholarships: Award is based on your high school GPA and your standardized test scores. ASU scholarships: http://myfuture.angelo.edu/pay_for_college/#scholarships

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Arlington Baptist College – http://www.arlingtonbaptistcollege.edu

Test Accepted: No official ACT/SAT scores required Freshman Requirements: □ Application □ Essay – 1 to 2 pages in your handwriting □ Pastoral Reference □ Official High School Transcript □ Health Form and Immunizations Scholarships: Scholarships are available to students. The scholarships listed below are some available to freshman applicants.

President’s Scholarship for New Freshman (Up to $5000) Dean’s Scholarship for New Freshman (Up to $3000) Leadership Scholarship for New Freshman ($3000) Full-Time Christian Workers Grant ($250 per semester)

https://www.arlingtonbaptistcollege.edu/new-student-scholarships

Austin College – Sherman http://www.austincollege.edu Test Accepted: Official ACT / SAT Scores Freshman Requirements: □ Common Application for Admission or ApplyTexas

□ Essay (250 – 650 words) topic of your choice □ Teacher/counselor recommendation □ Official High School Transcript □ Admission Interview

Scholarships: Austin College offers a number of general academic scholarships not dependent upon the establishment of financial need. These awards are made chiefly in recognition of outstanding academic achievement and potential and range between $10,000 and $24,000 annually. Scholarships: http://www.austincollege.edu/admission/financial-aid/scholarships/

Austin Graduate School of Theology - http://austingrad.edu/ Test Accepted: No official ACT/SAT scores required

Freshman Requirements: □ $25 Application Fee ONLY if submitting a paper application □ 2.0 minimum GPA

□ Official Transcript □ Write a five paragraph essay explaining your ministry goals and how Austin Grad can

help you meet those goals. Be sure your essay includes an introduction, supporting body paragraphs, and a conclusion

Scholarships: Through the generosity of supporters, a number of scholarship funds have been established to assist students preparing for service in full-time or lay ministry. Eligibility is based upon enrollment in a degree program, financial need, academic history, and ministry involvement or potential. Priority is given to full-time students, but part-time students may also be eligible. To apply, students must complete the Austin Grad Financial Aid Application. Priority is given to applications received by July 1 for fall semesters and November 15 for spring semesters. http://austingrad.edu/tuition-financial-aid/financial-aid/how-to-fund#scholarship

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Baylor – Waco http://www.baylor.edu Test Accepted: SAT- 1500 out of 2400/ ACT - 18 English, 22 Reading, 22 Mathematics

and 23 Science Freshman Requirements: □ Application

□ Official High School Transcript □ Resume □ Letter of recommendation (Short answer responses can be submitted through your Baylor account) Scholarships: Find out online exactly what scholarships await you using Baylor’s online

calculator. https://www.baylor.edu/estimator/ Concordia University – Austin http://www.concordia.edu Test Accepted: SAT score of 1440 composite with a 480 verbal, 480 math, 480 writing

ACT composite score of 20, with a 20 in each of the four sections.

Freshman Requirements: □ Application and fee

□ High School GPA 2.5

□ Official High School Transcript

Scholarships: http://admissions.concordia.edu/undergraduate/cost-and-financial-aid/ President’s Scholarship - Up to $17,000 - 4 Year Renewable High School Students: 3.80 overall GPA, 27 ACT or 1800 SAT-4 years renewable Transfer Students: 3.75 overall college GPA-3 years renewable *must maintain a 3.50 GPA to renew this scholarship

Leadership Scholarship - Up to $14,500 - 4 Year Renewable

High School Students: 3.50 overall GPA, 25 ACT or 1700 SAT-4 years renewable Transfer Students: 3.25 overall college GPA- 3 years renewable *must maintain a 3.25 GPA to renew this scholarship Luther Scholarship - Up to $12,500 - 4 Year Renewable High School Students: 3.25 overall GPA, 24 ACT or 1600 SAT-4 years renewable Transfer Students: 3.20 overall college GPA-3 years renewable *must maintain a 3.00 GPA to renew this scholarship Walther Grant - Up to $8,400 - 4 Year Renewable High School Students: 3.00 overall GPA, 22 ACT or 1500 SAT-4 years renewable Transfer Students: 2.75 overall college GPA- 3 years renewable *must maintain satisfactory academic progress to renew this scholarship

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Criswell College – Dallas http://www.criswell.edu Test Accepted: Official SAT / ACT Scores Freshman Requirements: □ Application Fee of $35 (non-refundable) □ Personal Essay

□ Official High School Transcript □ (2) letters of recommendation (from Teacher and Counselor) □ Proof of Bacterial Meningitis Vaccination (within last 5 years) Scholarships: Scholarships are to be awarded based on the Criswell College for Financial Aid. The office of Financial Aid of Criswell College will receive and review all applications and make the selection of scholarship recipients. http://www.criswell.edu/future_students/financial_information/financial_aid_scholarships

Dallas Baptist University – Dallas http://www.dbu.edu Test Accepted: Official ACT/ SAT Scores Freshman Requirements: □ GPA 2.5

□ Application and Fee of $25 (non-refundable) □ 250-Word Essay (typed or word-processed)

□ Official high school transcript Scholarships: Candidates are evaluated on the basis of academic ability, demonstrated Christian leadership, and need. Students must be admitted before being considered. Scholarships: http://whydbu.dbu.edu/Choose-DBU/Scholarships.html Dallas Christian College – Dallas http://www.dallas.edu Test Accepted: SAT / ACT –Minimum SAT combined critical Reading and Math Scores of 900

or minimum ACT composite score of 19. Freshman Requirements: □ Minimum high school (GPA of 2.5 on 4.0 scale)

□ Application and $25Application fee (with 250 word essay) □ Interview with an admissions counselor □ Official High School transcript

Scholarships: All academic scholarships, grants, and participation awards are for tuition only. Financial awards require a minimum GPA of 2.0 to be received or renewed unless otherwise stated. A student must be enrolled full-time. http://www.dallas.edu/financialaid/scholarships.cfm

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East Texas Baptist University – Marshall http://www.etbu.edu Test Accepted: ACT-18 or SAT 860 or above Freshman Requirements: □ Application Fee of $25.00 (non-refundable) Scholarships: Scholarships are based on the ACT or SAT Scores and GPA. This allows students to be awarded on a more complete picture of the student’s ability. Church related and additional scholarships are available. https://www.etbu.edu/admissions/scholarships/ • PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP - $11,000 per academic year - Must maintain a 3.2 GPA for renewal. • HONOR SCHOLARSHIP - $10,000 per academic year - Must maintain a 3.0 GPA for renewal. • DEAN SCHOLARSHIP - $8,000 per academic year - Must maintain a 2.75 GPA for renewal. • ACHIEVEMENT GRANT - $4,000 per academic year - Must maintain a 2.0 GPA for renewal. • NATIONAL MERIT SEMI-FINALIST - Full Tuition provided that the student has listed ETBU in the first

position on the National Merit Scholarship Application.

To determine which academic scholarship you may qualify for, use the Freshmen Scholarship Calculator.

Hardin-Simmons University – Abilene http://www.hsutx.edu Test Accepted: ACT /SAT Scores (with writing required) ACT-20 or minimum SAT 1390 Freshman Requirements: □ Application and Application Fee

□ Official high school transcript showing class rank □ Meningitis Vaccination Record

Scholarships: Students are considered for scholarships based on a combination of the following criteria: academic preparation and performance, standardized testing, co-curricular involvement, enrollment status, and anticipated major. http://www.hsutx.edu/offices/financial-aid/scholarships/

Trustee Scholar $15,500/year 29 ACT or 1920+ SAT

Presidential Scholar $12,000/year 25 ACT or 1680 SAT

Deans Scholar $9,500/year 23 ACT or 1560 SAT

University Scholar $8,000/year 20 ACT or 1390 SAT

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Houston Baptist University – Houston http://www.hbu.edu Test Accepted: SAT 1200 (Critical Reading and Math) or ACT 26 – automatically admitted

Top 25% - SAT 900 or ACT 19+ (composite) Top 50% - SAT 960 or ACT 21+ (composite)

Freshman Requirements: □ Application for Admission □ Official Transcript Scholarships: Scholarship and grant recipients must meet all university requirements for regular admission to the fall o spring semester. http://www.hbu.edu/Choosing-HBU/Admissions/Financing-Your-Education/Scholarships-and-Grants/Freshman-Merit-Awards.aspx

Award Approximate Minimum HS Class Rank

Approximate Minimum SAT or ACT

Founders Scholarship

$60,000 divided over 8 undergraduate

semesters ($15,000 per academic year)

top 5% top 10% top 15%

1170 or 26 1250 or 28 1330 or 30

President's Scholarship

$56,000 divided over 8 undergraduate

semesters ($14,000 per academic year)

top 15% top 20% top 25%

1140 or 25 1220 or 27 1300 or 29

Legacy Scholarship

$52,000 divided over 8 undergraduate

semesters ($13,000 per academic year)

top 25% top 30% top 35%

1010 or 22 1090 or 24 1170 or 26

University Grants I

University Grants II

$24,000 divided over 8 undergraduate

semesters ($6,000 per academic

year) or

$16,000 divided over 8 undergraduate

semesters ($4,000 per academic

year)

All unconditionally accepted freshmen who do not qualify for a scholarship listed above will be considered for one of

these University Grants

New full-time HBU freshmen will also be eligible for an additional Achievement Scholarship at four different levels, based on SAT/ACT test scores.

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Howard Payne University – Brownwood http://www.hputx.edu Test Accepted:

Unconditional Admission

Provisional Admission

ACT SAT I ACT SAT I 19 910+ 16-18 780-900

Freshman Requirements: □ Official Transcript □ Application for Admission □ Minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 Scale □ Recommendations Scholarships: Scholarships are awarded until all funds have been exhausted. https://www.hputx.edu/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Website-pdf-2015-2016-scholarship-info-09052014.pdf

Academic Incentive Grant

$20,000 over 4 years $2,500

Awarded to students who demonstrate strong academic promise. Those who receive this grant may move up to the Yellow Jacket Scholarship level following their second consecutive semester. This move in scholarship level is based upon the successful completion of the Provisional Program, as certified by The Collegium. Such increase in a scholarship award may require adjustment of the total aid package.

Yellow Jacket Scholar $48,000 over 4 years $12,000 Top 50% at an Accredited High School or 2.50 GPA) AND (ACT of 19 OR

SAT of 910 [Mathematics & Critical Reading Combined].

Dean's Scholar $54,000 over 4 years $13,500 Top 25% at an Accredited High School or 3.40 GPA) AND (ACT of 24 OR

SAT of 1090 [Mathematics & Critical Reading Combined].

Presidential Scholar $60,000 over 4 years $15,000 Top 10% at an Accredited High School or 3.80 GPA) AND (ACT of 29 OR

SAT of 1290 [Mathematics & Critical Reading Combined]

Huston-Tillotson University – htu.edu Test Accepted: SAT – 1070 min of 500 Verbal and Mathematics ACT – 23 minimum of 19 on the English and Mathematics Freshman Requirements: □Application 3.5 GPA or higher – Distinguished admission (Top 10%) 3.5 GPA or higher – Automatic admission (Top 20%) □$25 application fee (non-refundable) □High school transcript Scholarships: Huston-Tillotson Scholarship requires a mínimum of 300 word essay and cumulative 2.5 GPA http://htu.edu/enrollment/financial-aid/scholarships-grants

Distinguished Admission

Automatic Admission

ACT SAT ACT SAT 22 1000 20 900

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Jarvis Christian College – www.jarvis.edu Test Accepted: SAT/ACT Scores Freshman Requirements: □Application □$50 application fee (non-refundable) □Official high school transcript □Meningitis Vaccination Scholarships: Scholarships are available by contacting the school. Lamar University – Beaumont http://www.lamar.edu Test Accepted: SAT/ACT – (Math & Critical Reading)

Unconditional Class Rank ACT SAT Top 10% No minimum No minimum

Top 11% to 25% 18 850 2nd Quarter 20 930

3rd – 4th Quarter 21 1000

Freshman Requirements: □ Application for Admission □ Official High School Transcript and references

Scholarships: Lamar University invites both new and returning students to submit an application online at lamar.edu/myscholarships. http://beacardinal.lamar.edu/paying-for-college/scholarships.html Le Tourneau University – Longview http://www.letu.edu Test Accepted: Official SAT - 950/ ACT – 20 Scores (with writing)

Freshman Requirements: □ Application □ Official Transcript and references

Scholarships: Scholarships are generally awarded based on other criteria which can include academic performanc membership in a particular group or participation in specified activities. http://www.letu.edu/opencms/opencms/_Admissions/financial-aid/types-of-aid/letu-scholarships.html

Academic Scholarship Scholarship Amount: $9,000 (Founder's Scholarship), $11,000 (Dean's Scholarship), or $14,000 (Presidential Scholarship) per year

Award Criteria: awarded to incoming freshmen based on GPA and SAT/ACT test scores Renewable: up to four years if a minimum cumulative GPA is maintained (2.5 for Founder's and Dean's Scholarships, 3.0 for Presidential Scholarship)

Business Is Mission (School of Business) Scholarship

Scholarship Amount: up to Award Criteria: awarded to incoming freshmen. Personal

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$5,000 per year

interview (normally conducted during Fall or Spring Preview Weekends or Spring Scholarship Weekend). For more information contact GrantBridgman@letu.edu. Renewable: up to four years if at least a 2.5 GPA is maintained and the student stays in the School of Business

Church Matching Grant Scholarship Amount: up to $1,000

Award Criteria: LETU can match a grant from applicant's home church up to $1,000 only for first-time students. Renewable: up to four years if at least a 2.5 GPA is maintained. Only awarded to first-time students.

Honors College Scholarship Scholarship Amount: $1,000-2,000 per year, depending on potential and need

Award Criteria: awarded to incoming freshmen accepted into the Honors College Renewable: up to four years if at least a 3.0 GPA is maintained

You can find out online exactly what scholarships await you using online calculator.

https://tcc.noellevitz.com/(S(xb02a452citom1szeggiu3j2))/LeTourneau%20University/Freshman%20Students

Lubbock Christian University – Lubbock http://www.lcu.edu Test Accepted: ACT- Unconditional 18/Conditional 16-17 SAT – Unconditional 860/Conditional 760-850 Freshman Requirements: □ Application

□ Official High School Transcript

Scholarships: Freshmen scholarships are offered to freshmen students based on SAT and ACT scores. https://lcu.edu/admissions/tuition-and-financial-aid/financial-aid/scholarships/ McMurry University – Abilene http://ww2.mcm.edu Test Accepted: ACT / SAT Freshman Requirements: □ Application Fee of $25.00 (non-refundable)

□ Submit a current High School Transcript □ Submit the McMurry Personal Statement Scholarships: McMurry is dedicated to making a strong education possible by awarding federal, state and institutional aid. https://mcm.starsscholarshipsonline.com/STARS/default.aspx

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Midwestern State University – Wichita Falls http://www.mwsu.edu Test Accepted: ACT- English= 18, Reading= 21, Mathematics= 22 and Science =24 / SAT-1500 out

of 2400

Class Rank SAT/ACT* Scores:

Top 10% Automatic Admission- HB 588

Next 40% 990/21 Third quartile 1070/23 Fourth quartile 1110/24

Freshman Requirements: □ $25.00 Application Fee

□ Official High School Transcript Scholarships: Students admitted to MSU are automatically considered for our general merit scholarships. These scholarships can range from $500 to $2,500 per academic year, for students who qualify. Award consideration is based on SAT/ACT entrance exam scores. http://mwsu.edu/admissions/scholarships Northwood University – Cedar Hill (close to Dallas) http://www.northwood.edu/tx Test Accepted: ACT / SAT (Critical Reading + Math scores) Freshman Requirements: □ Cumulative High School GPA □ Official Transcript □ Extracurricular Activities, community involvement and work experience Scholarships: http://www.northwood.edu/financial-aid/scholarships-and-grants.aspx

Awarded to new freshmen beginning in 2015-2016 • Based on GPA and ACT/SAT test scores. • Five award levels:

o Presidential - $11,000 (with on-campus residency; $9,000 without campus residency) o Freedom - $10,000 (with on-campus residency; $8,000 without campus residency) o Free Enterprise - $8,000 (with on-campus residency; $6,000 without campus residency) o Entrepreneur Grant - $6,000 (with on-campus residency; $4,000 without campus residency) o Liberty Scholarship - $3,000 (with on-campus residency; $1,000 without campus residency)

• Limited funds available • Renewable subject to Cumulative GPA criteria

Our Lady of the Lake University - San Antonio http://www.ollusa.edu

Test Accepted: A minimum total score of 800 on the Critical Reading and Mathematics sections of the SAT or a minimum ACT Composite score of 17.

Freshman Requirements: □ GPA 2.00 (on a four-point scale) □ Application Fee of $35.00 (non-refundable)

□ Official High School Transcript

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Scholarship: The student's OLLU application for admission serves as the application for the Office of Admission scholarships. Scholarships available online. http://www.ollusa.edu/s/1190/hybrid/default-hybrid-ollu.aspx?sid=1190&gid=1&pgid=7700 Up to $5,000 - this scholarship is awarded to students who have performed well in high school and on the ACT or SAT. This award is renewable annually for four years based on academic achievement. Up to $8,000 - this award is presented to students with strong academic potential as demonstrated by academic standing. This award is renewable annually for four years based on academic achievement. Up to $10,000 - this award is given to students who demonstrate exceptional achievement. This award is renewable annually for four years based on academic achievement. Up to $16,500 - the prestigious scholarship is awarded to our most academically qualified students and is renewable annually for four years based on academic achievement. Paul Quinn College – Dallas http://www.pqc.edu Test Accepted: Official ACT / SAT Scores

Freshman Requirements: □ Application for Admissions □ Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale

□ 500 word essay on the Four L’s of Quinnite Leadership (or a two minute video explaining which of the Four L’s means the most to you) □ Official Transcript □ Letter of recommendation (from Principal, teacher or counsellor) □ Presentable photo of yourself (no selfies) □ Interview with an Enrollment Management Representative

Scholarships: The applicant must be a high school senior who is projected to graduate in the top twenty-five percent (25%) of his/her class with at least a 3.25 GPA. A high school student applicant must score at least 20 on the ACT or a combined score of 1410 on the SAT.

Prairie View A&M University – Prairie View http://www.pvamu.edu Test Accepted: Minimum Test Scores: SAT- 820 - Verbal/Critical Reading or ACT- 17

(Unconditional) Minimum Test Scores: SAT- 710 Verbal/Critical Reading or ACT- 15-16 - (Conditional)

Freshman Requirements: □ State of Texas Common Application

□ Application Fee of $ 25.00 (non-refundable) □ Official High School Transcript □ Cumulative grade point average 2.50 or above

Scholarships: A variety of scholarships are available online. http://www.pvamu.edu/faid/types-of-aid-2/scholarships/scholarship-announcements/

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Remington College – Houston http://www.remingtoncollege.edu Test Accepted: Official SAT/ACT Scores Freshman Requirements: □ Complete Application

□ Entrance Exam □ High School Diploma/GED

Scholarship: The Academic Achievement scholarship is awarded to students who have shown academic excellence while in high school, by graduating with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher and who show potential to succeed in college. http://www.remingtoncollege.edu/scholarships/ Rice University - Houston (Most selective in Texas) http://www.rice.edu Test Accepted: Official SAT and two subject tests related to your proposed area of study / ACT Scores (with writing) Freshman Requirements: □ Complete the Common Application

□ Application Fee of $75.00 (non refundable) □ Official High School Transcript □ One Teacher Evaluation □ Counselor Recommendation

□ Interview

Scholarships: All admitted freshman applicants are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships, so that no separate application forms or interviews are necessary. The Office of Admissions notifies scholarship winners at the time of admission to the university. The following is a list of some of the merit-based scholarships. http://financialaid.rice.edu/scholarships.aspx

Name Recipients Amount

Trustee Distinguished Scholarship

Students whose personal talents distinguish them within the pool of admitted applicants.

$24,000-$26,500

Renewable for four years.

Trustee Diversity Scholarship

Students whose diverse life experiences and contributions to diverse groups distinguish them within the pool of admitted applicants.

$4,000 - $26,500

Renewable for four years.

Century Scholars Program

Students who demonstrate an aptitude for research with a faculty mentor.

$4,000

Renewable for two years, plus a guaranteed research mentorship.

Barbara Jordan Scholarship

Students who have distinguished themselves through initiatives that build bridges between cultural, racial, and ethnic groups.

$24,000

Renewable for four years.

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Lonestar Scholarship Up to 30 Early Decision admitted students. $10,000 Renewable for four years

Engineering Scholarship

Outstanding applicants to the engineering division.

$10,000 - Full Tuition Renewable for four years.

Edgar Odell Lovett Scholarship

Outstanding applicants who are foreign nationals. Half Tuition Renewable for four years.

Allen International Scholarship

Outstanding applicants who are foreign nationals. Full Tuition Renewable for four years

Sam Houston State University – Huntsville http://www.shsu.edu

Test Accepted: Official ACT / SAT Scores

Class Ranking ACT SAT (Critical Reading and Math only)

Top 25% Automatic acceptance Automatic acceptance In 2nd quarter 20 960 In 3rd quarter 23 1060 In 4th quarter Considered by review only Considered by review only

Freshman Requirements: □ Texas Application Fee (non-refundable) □ $45 non-refundable application fee

□ Official high school transcript showing class rank

Scholarships: A variety of scholarships is available online for freshmen. http://www.shsu.edu/dept/financial-aid/scholarships/

St. Edwards University – Austin http://www.stedwards.edu

Test Accepted: Average ACT – 21/ SAT -500

Freshman Requirements: □ Common Application □ $50 application fee; apply by Dec. 15th and the application fee is waived □ Official High School Transcript □ Essay (500 Words) □ GPA- 2.0 □ Academic Recommendation (Teacher or Counselor)

Scholarships: A variety of merit-based scholarships are awarded to further inspire high academic achievers.

Most scholarships require no additional application beyond the application for admission and have a priority deadline of February 1.

https://www.stedwards.edu/admission-financial-aid/undergraduate/new-freshmen/scholarships

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St. Mary’s University – San Antonio http://www.stmarytx.edu

Test Accepted: SAT-1220 or ACT-27 (critical reading and math)

Freshman Requirements: □ Completed online application form □ Application Fee of $30 (non-refundable)

□ High School Transcript □ Essay □ Written Recommendation

Scholarships: Academic scholarships are awarded on the basis of achievement not family income. Awards are made on the basis of high school academic performance and SAT or ACT scores. https://www.stmarytx.edu/about/offices/financialaid/undergraduates/types/scholarships/firstyear Schreiner University – www.schreiner.edu Test Accepted: SAT – 1000 (Critical Reading and Math) ACT – 22 Freshman Requirements: Ranked in the top half of the class 3.53 GPA on a 4.0 scale Scholarships: At Schreiner University, we believe you should be awarded for your hard work in high school. When you are accepted as a freshmen, your Admission Counselor will determine what level of merit scholarship you have earned based on your high school GPA and your composite ACT score or your Critical Reading & Math SAT scores (we even super score all of your SAT exams to base decisions on your highest individual scores). We will also increase your merit scholarship if your GPA and/or test scores increase to the next level during your senior year of high school. http://www.schreiner.edu/financialaid/future_students/freshmen/scholarships/freshmen_merit_scholarship.aspx

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Southern Methodist University - Dallas http://www.smu.edu Test Accepted: SAT-1600 or ACT -23 (with writing) Freshman Requirements: □ Application Fee of $60.00 (non refundable) □ Official High School Transcript □ Recommendation Letter (form Teacher or Counselor) □ Extracurricular Resume Scholarships: First-year students should apply by January 15 for priority consideration for merit-based and leadership scholarships. Transfer students should apply by April 1 (fall entry) or November 1 (spring entry) to be considered for merit-based scholarships. http://www.smu.edu/Admission/FinancialAid

Southwestern Adventist University - Keene http://www.swau.edu Test Accepted: SAT - 830 in critical reading and math ACT – composite score of 17

Freshman Requirements: □ $25.00 Application Fee □ Official High School Transcript □ High School GPA of 2.5 Scholarships: A freshman student may qualify from one of these categories. Freshman awards $2,000 to $6,000

Southwestern Award of Excellence $8,000 Trustee $7,000 Presidential $6,000 Academic Dean Award $4,000 Achievement Award $3,000

An additional $1,000 is credited to tuition cost if student lives in the residence hall. Scholarships are base on students GPA, SAT and ACT scores. http://www.swau.edu/finances/financial-aid/scholarships/

Southwestern Assemblies of God University - Waxahachie http://www.sagu.edu Test Accepted: ACT Composite scores 19 or a combined SAT scores of 1350 (critical reading –

math + writing).

Freshman Requirements: □ Minimum GPA of 2.0 □ Application Fee ($35 – non-refundable)

□ Official High School Transcript □ 500 word essay □ Letter of recommendation Pastor, Counselor or Teacher Scholarships: There are different levels of academic scholarships with different eligibility requirements and amounts. http://www.sagu.edu/financial-aid/scholarships

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Southwestern University - Georgetown http://www.southwestern.edu Test Accepted: SAT or ACT Freshman Requirements: □ Application for Admission □ Essay □ Recommendation (from secondary school counselor) □Official High School Transcript

Scholarships: A variety of scholarships are listed. http://www.southwestern.edu/aid/types/scholarships/index.php

Stephen F. Austin State University - Nacogdoches http://www.sfasu.edu Test Accepted: SAT-1500 out of 2400 (including writing) or

ACT -18 English, 21 Reading, 22Mathematics and 24 Science

High School Rank SAT Score (not including writing) ACT Score (Not including writing) 1st Quarter Top 10% No minimum score No minimum score 11-25% 850 17 2nd Quarter 950 20 3rd Quarter 1100 24 4th Quarter File Review File Review

Freshmen Requirements: □ Application fee of $45 (non-refundable) □ Official High School Transcript Scholarships: For Regents Scholarship, a freshmen student must be in the top 15% of their high school graduation class (this must be verified in writing by transcript or letter from appropriate high school official or have a SAT combined verbal and quantitative score of at least 1220, or have an ACT composite score of at least 27. http://www.sfasu.edu/admissions/scholarships/

Sul Ross State University - Alpine http://www.sulross.edu Test Accepted: ACT or SAT

Rank in Class Minimum ACT Minimum SAT (Reading and Math)

Top Half- (Top 50%) Submit scores – no minimum required

Submit scores – no minimum required

Third Quarter 20 920 Fourth Quarter 20 920

Freshmen Requirements: □ Application Fee of $25 (non-refundable) □ Official High School Transcripts

Scholarships: Sul Ross State University awards a variety of scholarships each year, most of them to full-time students. http://www.sulross.edu/page/1064/srsu-scholarships

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Texas A&M University - College Station http://www.tamu.edu

Test Accepted: Official ACT/SAT Scores

Freshmen Requirements: □ Application (non-refundable $75 processing fee) □ Essays

□Official high school transcripts (with numerical class rank and graduation plan) Scholarships: Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic achievement, extra-curricular activities, and volunteer services and on some cases financial needs. See website for more details. http://scholarships.tamu.edu/

Texas A&M University - Commerce http://www.tamuc.edu

Test Accepted: Official ACT – 21 /SAT Scores – 980 (Critical reading and Math)

Freshmen Requirements: □ Automatic admissions – rank in the top 30% of the graduating class □ Application (non-refundable $60 enrollment fee) □ Official high school transcripts (with numerical class rank and graduation plan) Scholarships: All admitted students are strongly encouraged to complete and submit an A&M-Commerce scholarship application. http://www.tamuc.edu/admissions/tuitionCosts/financialAidandScholarships/scholarships/default.aspx Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi https://www.tamucc.edu/ Test Accepted: Official ACT – (English 18, Reading 22, Math 22, Science 23)/ SAT Scores – 1500 (Verbal, Math & Writing) Automatic admissions – rank in the top 25% of the graduating class

Class rank SAT Composite Score ACT Composite Score Top 25% No Minimum No Minimum 2nd Quarter 1000 21

3rd Quarter 1100 23 4th Quarter 1200 27

Freshmen Requirements: □ Application (non-refundable $40 application fee) □ Official high school transcripts (with numerical class rank and graduation plan) Scholarships: Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi offers a variety of academically competitive scholarships for all students. http://scholarships.tamucc.edu/freshmen.html

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Texas A&M University – Galveston http://www.tamug.edu/ Test Accepted: SAT – 1590 /ACT – 23 scores Freshman Requirements: Application ($75 non-refundable processing fee) Essays – Topics A and B (required) Topic C - recommended Official high school transcript Scholarships: Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic achievement, extra- curricular activities, volunteer services, employment and on some cases financial need. Scholarships are designed to reward, encourage, and assist students in pursuing academic excellence and leadership roles. http://www.tamug.edu/finaid/Scholarships.html Texas A&M University – Kingsville http://www.tamuk.edu/ Test Accepted:

Rank in Class Minimum ACT Minimum SAT (Reading and Math)

Top 10% No minimum required but must submit test scores

No minimum required but must submit test scores

First Quarter (11-25%) 15 740 Second Quarter 17 830 Third Quarter 20 950 Fourth Quarter 23 1070

Freshman Requirements: Application Official high school transcript Scholarships: Scholarships are one way we can assist students in paying for a college education. http://www.tamuk.edu/ugscholarships/index.html Texas A&M University – Texarkana http://www.tamut.edu/ Test Accepted: SAT – 1500 (Verbal/Math/Writing)

ACT Scores – English 18, Reading 22, Mathematics 22, Science 23

Rank in Class Minimum ACT Minimum SAT (Reading and Math)

Top 10% No minimum required but must submit test scores

No minimum required but must submit test scores

First Quarter (11-25%) No minimum required but must submit test scores

No minimum required but must submit test scores

Second Quarter 19 900 Third Quarter 20 940 Fourth Quarter 21 980

Freshman Requirements: Application ($30 non-refundable application fee) Official high school transcript Scholarships: The Financial Aid Office offers a wide variety of academically competitive scholarships based on merit. http://www.tamut.edu/Admissions/Enrollment-Services/Scholarships/index.html

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Texas Christian University - Fort Worth http://www.tcu.edu Test Accepted: ACT or SAT

Freshmen Requirements: □ Application Fee of $40 (non-refundable) □ Essay and resume of activities □ Secondary school guidance counselor’s evaluation □ Teacher evaluation

□ Official School Transcript Scholarships: The Office of Admission awards academic scholarships to the highest achieving admitted students. Fewer than half of all students admitted to TCU are offered academic scholarships. These competitive awards are based primarily on grades, ACT or SAT score, rank in class (if available), and curriculum rigor. For purposes of both admission and scholarship consideration, TCU superscores both the ACT and the SAT.

Rank in Class Scholarship Overall GPA ACT Score SAT Score Top 5.2% Deans Scholarship 3.86 31.7 2080 11.6% Faculty Scholarship 3.86 30.0 1967 10.6% TCU Scholarship 3.64 28.8 1924 12.5% Founders Scholarship 3.58 28.1 1846 8.4% All Scholarships 3.74 30.3 1986

http://www.admissions.tcu.edu/Freshman/Scholarship-And-Financial-Aid

Texas College - Tyler http://www.texascollege.edu Test Accepted: Official ACT/SAT Scores

Freshmen Requirements: □ Application Fee of $20 (non-refundable) □ Official High Transcript

Scholarships: A limited number Texas College funded and endowed scholarships are available. To be considered, students must be accepted for admission and submit a scholarship application for the appropriate scholarship and semester. http://www.texascollege.edu/pages/scholarships Texas Lutheran University – Seguin http://www.tlu.edu Test Accepted: ACT/SAT Freshmen Requirements: □ Application Fee of $40 (non-refundable)

□ Official High School Transcript (with current class ranking and cumulative GPA)

□ Essay/Writing sample □ Recommendation Letter from High School Counselor or Teacher)

Scholarships: A range of academic scholarships are awarded based on high school academic performance and SAT/ACT scores. Scholarships are renewable for up to an additional three years provided the student maintains a minimum 2.50 cumulative GPA at TLU. These scholarships are awarded based on full-time, undergraduate enrollment http://www.tlu.edu/admissions/financial-aid/tlu-scholarships/

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PACE Scholarship - $18,000 - $24,000 Presidential Scholarship - $13,500 to $17,500 Academic Excellence Scholarship - $10,000 to $13,000 Heritage Scholarship - $5,000 to $8,000 Da capo Scholarship in Music (music and music education majors only) - $5,000 - $24,000 Locus Aduro Scholarship in Dramatic Media (dramatic media majors only) - $5,000 - $24,000

Texas Southern University -Houston http://www.tsu.edu Test Accepted: ACT- 17 (composite) /SAT-820 or Higher Freshmen Requirements: □ $42 (non-refundable application fee)

□ Official High School Transcript □ Minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale Scholarships: Scholarships are usually based on a student's academic performance, special talent and/or financial need Texas Southern University participates in several different scholarship programs. http://em.tsu.edu/financialaid/scholarships/index.php Texas State University - San Marcos http://www.txstate.edu

Test Accepted: ACT or SAT with Writing

Freshmen Requirements: □ Admission Essay □ $75 (non-refundable) application fee □ Official High School Transcript

Class Rank ACT SAT Top 10% No minimum score requirement 1st Quarter 20 920 2nd Quarter 22 1010 3rd Quarter 26 1180 4th Quarter 29 1270

Scholarships: Texas State offers three categories of academic scholarships for incoming freshmen. The National Scholarships and Assured Scholarships are automatically awarded upon admission, provided students meet certain minimum academic requirements. TSU also offers a number of Competitive Scholarships, which are awarded on the basis of the overall strength of the scholarship application. Freshmen must also be admitted to Texas State no later than December 15, 2015 in order to be considered for competitive scholarships. http://www.finaid.txstate.edu/scholarships/freshman.html

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Texas Tech University - Lubbock http://www.ttu.edu

Test Accepted: Official SAT/ACT Scores (with Writing)

Freshmen Requirements: □ Official High School Transcript □ $60 - Application Fee

Class Rank ACT SAT Top 10% No minimum No minimum 1st Quarter 25 1140 2nd Quarter 28 1230 3rd Quarter 29 1270

Scholarships: Texas Tech rewards exceptional students with merit-based scholarships and provides need-based financial assistance to qualified families. Athletic, band, choral, fine arts and departmental awards are available through individual departments. http://www.depts.ttu.edu/scholarships/ Texas Wesleyan University - Dallas http://www.txwes.edu Test Accepted: SAT-920 / ACT -19 Freshmen Requirements: □ 2.5 GPA or above on a 4.0 scale □ Personal Essay □ Letter of Recommendation □ Personal Interview Scholarships: Scholarships are awarded to students up to four consecutive school years. Students are required to maintain full enrollment with a GPA of 3.8 or higher. SAT-1200/ACT -27. https://txwes.edu/admissions/scholarships-and-aid/

Texas Woman’s University - Denton http://www.twu.edu Test Accepted: SAT - 1000 / ACT - 21 Freshmen Requirements: □ Graduation from a regionally accredited high school □ Class rank in the top 50% □ 2.0 high school GPA on a 4.0 scale Scholarships: The scholarship application will open on October 12, 2015. Scholarship awards are based on GPA, Class, Rank, and/or SAT/ACT test scores. http://www.twu.edu/finaid/scholarships.asp

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Trinity University - San Antonio http://www.trinity.edu

Test Accepted: ACT: 26-31 SAT Math: 590-680 SAT Critical Reading: 570-680 SAT Writing: 570-670

Freshmen Requirements: □ Application processes fee ($50 non-refundable) □ Essay or Personal Statement □ Official High School Transcript □ Teacher recommendation □ Secondary School Report Scholarships: All admitted students are automatically considered for the scholarship. No extra paperwork is required. Students who have strong academic preparation, but who do not meet necessarily meet all the specific criteria will also be considered for scholarships. https://new.trinity.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid/academic-merit-scholarships-first-year-students University of Dallas - Dallas http://www.udallas.edu Test Accepted: Official SAT/ACT Scores

Freshmen Requirements: □ Application Fee of $50 □ Official High School transcript

□ Complete online University of Dallas Membership Questions □ Counselor Evaluation Form □ Teacher Evaluation Form Scholarships: Awards ranging from $5,000 up to full tuition per year may be offered to selected applicants based on high school GPA and SAT/ACT scores. The student's application for admission is the student's application for an academic achievement award. http://www.udallas.edu/admissions/index.html#scholarships

University of Houston – Houston (Clear Lake) http://www.uhcl.edu

Test Accepted: Official ACT/SAT scores

Class Rank ACT SAT Top 10% No minimum score No minimum score Top 11 – 25% 20 950 Top 26 – 50% 23 1050 Below 51% Individual Review Individual Review

Freshmen Requirements: □ Application Fee of $45 (non-refundable) □ High School Transcript

Scholarships: The 2016 New Hawk Scholarship process is available beginning September 15th. Students must: • Rank in top 15% of high school graduating class; or • Have a SAT Score of 1100; or • Have an ACT Score of 24; and • Be Texas Resident; and • Be graduating from high school in the 2015-2016 academic year

http://prtl.uhcl.edu/portal/page/portal/FAO/Scholarships/new-hawk-scholarship

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University of Houston – Houston (Downtown Campus) http://www.uhd.edu Test Accepted: Official ACT/SAT Scores Freshmen Requirements: □ Application Fee of $35 (non-refundable) □ High School Transcript Scholarships: There are several scholarships available to students. These scholarship include the Delphian Scholarship, Red Rose Scholarship, Institutional Scholarships and Departmental Scholarships. https://www.uhd.edu/financial/scholarships/Pages/scholarships-index.aspx University of Houston – Houston (Main Campus) http://www.uh.edu Test Accepted: Minimum Test Scores

ACT: 18 English, 22 Reading, 22 Mathematics, 23 Science SAT: 1500 out of 2400

Freshmen Requirements: □ Application Fee of $50 (non-refundable) □ High School Transcript Scholarships: Students who demonstrate academic excellence and leadership, may qualify for a UH scholarship at the University of Houston. Scholarships are awarded $1,500 per academic year-$750 per semester minimum 2.7 high school GPA based on a 4.0 scale and must be a new freshman. Students must enroll in 12 or more college credit hours each semester and accepted to University of Houston. http://uh.edu/financial/undergraduate/types-aid/scholarships/index

University of Houston – Victoria (Victoria Campus) http://www.uhv.edu Test Accepted: Official ACT/SAT Scores Minimum ACT: 18; Minimum SAT: 860

Freshman Requirements: □ Application Fee of $ (non-refundable) □ High School Transcript □ Rank in the top 50% of the class □ Overall high school grade point average of 2.4 on a 4.0 scale Scholarships: A variety of scholarships are available. Students must complete and electronically submit a UHV Scholarship Application to be considered for select scholarships. (http://www.uhv.edu/ofa/forms.aspx). http://www.uhv.edu/ofa/payingforcollege/scholarships/scholarshipshowtoapply.aspx

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University of Mary Hardin-Baylor - Belton http://www.umhb.edu Test Accepted: SAT/ACT

Class Rank ACT SAT Top 10% No minimum score No minimum score Top 50% 20 950 Lower 50% 21 990

Freshmen Requirements: □ Application Fee of $35 (non-refundable) □ Official ACT or SAT Score □ Official High School Transcript

Scholarships: Mary Hardin-Baylor awards a variety of scholarships to students who demonstrate academic excellence regardless of a family’s financial circumstances. The application for admission is also the application for merit scholarships. http://financialaid.umhb.edu/academic-scholarships

Name Recipients Amount

President's Scholarship - $60,000

Awarded to entering first-time freshmen students with

a minimum ACT composite score of 31 or a minimum

SAT score of 1380 (critical reading + math) or a

National Merit Scholarship Finalist.

Recipients must live on campus unless married or

single with dependents.

$15,000 per year; Renewable

for up to eight consecutive

fall and spring semesters

based on a cumulative grade

point average of 3.5 or above.

Valedictorian & Salutatorian Scholarship - $60,000

Awarded to entering first-time freshmen high school

valedictorians and salutatorians with a minimum ACT

composite score of 24 or a minimum SAT score of

1090 (critical reading + math). Recipients must live on

campus unless married or single with dependents.

$15,000 per year.

Renewable for up to eight

consecutive fall and spring

semesters based on a

cumulative grade point

average of 3.5 or above.

Vice President's Scholarship - $40,000

Awarded to entering first-time freshmen students with

a minimum ACT composite score of 28 or a minimum

SAT score of 1260 (critical reading + math).

Recipients must live on campus unless married or

single with dependents.

$10,000 per year. Renewable

for up to eight consecutive

fall and spring semesters

based on a cumulative grade

point average of 3.5 or above.

Freshman Honor Scholarship - $20,000

Awarded to entering first-time freshmen students with

a minimum ACT composite score of 24 or a minimum

SAT score of 1090 (critical reading + math) or

students ranking in the top 10% of their graduating

class.

$5,000 per year. Renewable

for up to eight consecutive

semesters based on a

cumulative grade point

average of 3.25 or above.

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University of North Texas - Denton http://www.unt.edu Test Accepted: ACT/SAT (including writing portion)

Class Rank ACT SAT Top 10% Submit score;

No minimum score Submit score;

No minimum score Next 15% 20 950 2nd quarter 23 1050 3rd quarter 26 1180

Freshmen Requirements: □ Application Fee of $75 (non-refundable) □ Official High School Transcript □ ACT or SAT Scores Scholarships: Scholarship dollars are limited and are awarded on merit and on a first-come, first-served basis. http://admissions.unt.edu/freshman/how-to-apply-for-scholarships-and-financial-aid

University of Saint Thomas - Houston http://www.stthomas.edu

Test Accepted: ACT-23/SAT-1070 (Math and Critical Reading)

Freshmen Requirements: □ Application/No application fee □ Official High School Transcript □ GPA 2.8 (on a 4.0 scale) □ Personal Statement (Why you would like to attend UST?).

Scholarships: UST scholarships and awards are merit-based funds awarded on academic achievement and contribution made to one's community, school and/or church. UST makes an institutional commitment to students to help provide access to a St. Thomas education. First-time freshmen are automatically considered for these awards by completing the St. Thomas admissions process. https://www.stthomas.edu/financialaid/undergraduate/typesofaid/scholarships/

University of Texas – Arlington http://www.uta.edu

Test Accepted: Official ACT/SAT Scores Minimum ACT: 22/Minimum SAT: 1050

Freshmen Requirements: □ $60 Application fee □ Official High School Transcript Scholarships: UT Arlington awards a number of general scholarships each year. Many academic departments offer scholarships to students majoring in one of the department’s disciplines. http://www.uta.edu/fao/scholarships/

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University of Texas - Austin http://www.utexas.edu

Test Accepted: Official ACT/SAT Scores

Freshmen Requirements: □ $75 Application fee □ Two essays □ Official High School Transcript □ Resume` □ Letters of Recommendation Scholarships: Scholarship committees consider various factors such as scholastic achievement, community involvement, leadership abilities, standardized test scores, and financial need when making award decisions. https://admissions.utexas.edu/afford/undergrad-scholarships University of Texas – Brownsville http://www.utb.edu Test Accepted: Official ACT/SAT Scores

Class Rank ACT SAT Top 25% Guaranteed admission;

Submit score; No minimum score

Guaranteed Admission; Submit score;

No minimum score 2nd quarter 17 830 3rd quarter 18 870 4th quarter 19 910

Freshmen Requirements: □ Application fee $50 (Non-refundable) □ Official High School Transcript Scholarships: Scholarships at UTB are made available to students each semester through generous donations. These gifts are from corporations, businesses, community organizations, individual donors and the university itself. http://www.utb.edu/em/fa/Pages/FAScholarshipMain.aspx University of Texas – Dallas http://www.utdallas.edu Test Accepted: Official ACT/SAT Scores Minimum ACT: 26/Minimum SAT: 1200 Freshman Requirements: Application fee $50 (non-refundable) Official high school transcript Scholarships: Each year, UT Dallas offers Academic Excellence Scholarships (AES) to qualified incoming freshmen. http://oue.utdallas.edu/aes/

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University of Texas – El Paso http://www.utep.edu Test Accepted: Official ACT/SAT Scores Minimum ACT: 26/Minimum SAT: 1200

Class Rank ACT SAT Top 25% Submit score;

No minimum score Submit score;

No minimum score 2nd quarter 19 920 3rd quarter 20 970 4th quarter 21 1010

Freshman Requirements: Application fee $50 (non-refundable) Official high school transcript

Scholarships: Each year hundreds of institutional scholarships are awarded. Institutional scholarships are merit based awards and do not have to be repaid. http://ia.utep.edu/Default.aspx?tabid=12405 Rank in Class Scholarship Award Amount Overall GPA ACT Score SAT Score Top 3% Presidential Excellence

Scholarship $16,000 3.6 27 1220

Top 3% Presidential Scholarship $12,000 3.6 27 1220 Top 10% Academic Scholarship $6,000 3.3 24 1120 University of Texas – Permian Basin http://www.utpb.edu Test accepted: Official SAT/ACT Scores

Class Rank ACT SAT Top 10% Submit score;

No minimum score Submit score;

No minimum score 11 - 25% 19 950 2nd quarter 20 1000 3rd quarter 24 1150 4th quarter 27 1250

Freshman Requirements: □ Application fee $50 (Non-refundable) □ Official high school transcript Scholarships: Graduating in the top 50% of the class! Don’t miss out on scholarships from UTPB! http://www.utpb.edu/admissions/scholarships#FreshScholarHeader University of Texas – Rio Grande Valley http://www.utrgv.edu

Test accepted: Official SAT/ACT Scores

Freshman Requirements: □ Application fee $50 (Non-refundable) □ Official high school transcript Scholarships: There are scholarships specifically designed for entering freshmen, transfer students, graduate students, and undergraduate students. Scholarships are awarded based on merit, need, and achievement in academics, athletics, the arts, or other scholarly areas. http://www.utrgv.edu/en-us/admissions/paying-for-college/scholarships/index.htm

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University of Texas – San Antonio http://www.utpb.edu Test accepted: Official SAT/ACT Scores

Class Rank ACT SAT

Top 25% Guaranteed admission;

Submit score; No minimum score

Guaranteed Admission; Submit score;

No minimum score 2nd quarter 19 900 3rd quarter 21 1000 4th quarter 24 1100

Freshman Requirements: □ Application fee $60 (Non-refundable) □ Official high school transcript Scholarships: To recognize student’s academic achievements, UTSA offers scholarships to help students pay for a quality education. http://www.utsa.edu/admissions/undergrad/scholarships/index.html University of Texas – Tyler http://www.uttyler.edu Test accepted: Official SAT/ACT Scores

Class Rank ACT SAT

Top 10% Guaranteed admission;

Submit score; No minimum score

Guaranteed Admission; Submit score;

No minimum score Top 25% 20 940-970 2nd quarter 21 980-1010 3rd quarter 22 1020-1040 4th quarter 23 1050-1080

Freshman Requirements: □ Application fee $40 (Non-refundable) □ Official high school transcript Scholarships: The University of Texas at Tyler offers many scholarships designed to attract and retain outstanding degree-seeking students. To be considered for a university scholarship, students must be accepted for admission and submit an online scholarship application for the appropriate scholarship and semester. http://www.uttyler.edu/scholarships/index.php University of the Incarnate Word - San Antonio http://www.uiw.edu Test Accepted: Official ACT/SAT Test Scores

Freshmen Requirements: □ Application Fee of $20 □ Official High School Transcript □ Letter of Recommendation □ Personal Statement/Essay

Scholarships: A variety of scholarships is listed on the website. http://www.uiw.edu/finaid/scholarships.html

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Wayland Baptist University http://wbu.edu Test Accepted: Official ACT/SAT Test Scores

Freshmen Requirements: □ Application Fee of $35 □ Official High School Transcript

Scholarships: As a means of encouraging and rewarding our country's most productive students, Wayland proudly offers several scholarships to outstanding students. http://www.wbu.edu/admission/financial_aid/wayland_scholarships/scholarship_detail.html West Texas A & M http://www.wtamu.edu Test Accepted: Official ACT/SAT Test Scores

Class Rank ACT SAT

Top 25% Guaranteed admission;

Submit score; No minimum score

Guaranteed Admission; Submit score;

No minimum score 26% - 50% 17 820 51% - 75% 20 940 76% - 100% 21 980

Freshmen Requirements: □ Application Fee of $35 □ Official High School Transcript □ Minimum 2.0 grade point average Scholarships: Students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership and special talent are considered for University scholarships. http://www.wtamu.edu/student-support/scholarships.aspx Wiley College http://www.wileyc.edu Test Accepted: Official ACT/SAT Test Scores

Freshmen Requirements: □ Application Fee of $25 □ Official High School Transcript

Scholarships: Financial aid is available. Scholarship information was not yet available online.